USA is a community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another through academic experiences, research and service that advance the Gulf Coast region and the world. South encourages creativity and discovery by linking experiential learning to real-world applications.
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South is a place where students discover and strengthen their passions, find their career paths, and form connections that result in lifelong relationships. At South, we look at the world and see things that we have the power to change, affect and shape — together. So that’s exactly what we do, every single day.
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College is an exciting time for you and your student, and we want to help you navigate through making your decision and finding resources for your student. Our website offers connections to assist you with admissions and financial aid, directions and scheduling a visit, and housing and dining options.
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Throw up your J, and join us! Your National Alumni Association membership connects you with your fellow alumni, gives back to USA, and entitles you to great alumni benefits.
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A South education allows students to explore and develop interests that build the foundation of lifelong career paths. Our faculty are dedicated to helping students reach their maximum potential. And with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, South provides plenty of avenues for discovery.
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USA researchers are problem-solvers and pioneers, and our faculty often collaborate across disciplines. The outcomes are high-quality scholarship, global partnerships, new information and opportunities, the transformation of traditional disciplines, and innovations that benefit society.
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South’s student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports, demonstrating excellence on the field and in the classroom. The Jaguars are a charter member of the Sun Belt Conference, and our alumni have gone on to notable professional careers in baseball, basketball, golf and football.
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Policies and Procedures

Our Students in the News and in Action

Taylor Price (DPT Class of 2017) was a platform presenter at the National Collegiate Honors Council
2014 Conference in Denver, CO in November 2014. Her honors research, supervised by
Dr Coral Gubler, was titled "Assessment of a New Training Model for the Reduction
of Non-Contact ACL Injuries in Female Athletes".

Jeremy Fletcher (Class of 2010) serving our country as a military PT in Afghanistan.Darlene Williams (Class of 2014) was on the WKBN27 news as a student PT at work in a Youngstown, OH
clinic.

Alicia Miles (Class of 2012) was in the Mobile Press Register as a Physical Therapy student helping
to treat a young patient with transverse myelitis.

Faculty Mentor Program

Each faculty member has been assigned a small number of students for a personal mentor
program. If you have difficulties with course work you should contact the individual
coursemaster first. Further assistance can be obtained by consultation with your Faculty
Mentor. In addition, your Faculty Mentor can assist you with problems that you may
be experiencing elsewhere with your studies. The University offers a comprehensive
list of Student Counseling Services if needed. We strongly advise you to contact your Faculty Mentor each Semester to discuss your
performance in each course. In this way, we can assist you before serious problems
develop. For the coming year, the student Faculty Mentors are displayed on the PT I Notice
Board in the Student Lounge foyer.

Class Liaison

Following the election of a number of Class Officers to conduct the various activities
of the student body, the President of each class is invited to attend Faculty Meetings
to provide an important link with the faculty. In addition, the Class President is
able to consult with the Chair of the Department as often as needed. These systems
allow matters affecting the whole class to be discussed and addressed promptly. In
effect, there is an 'open channel' of communication at all times.

Grievance Procedures

The University has a number of procedures for the handling of grievances. Students
are advised to try to solve all problems first at the Department level with the individual
Faculty and Department Chair if needed. Details of the procedures can be found in
the University Undergraduate/Graduate Bulletin.